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2003 Toyota Matrix repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 154 repairs.
2003 Toyota Matrix transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (35%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (5%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Toyota Matrix
Engine not specified
| 111600 mi C $700 |
during "cold weather" the transmisson will not shift into overdrive it seems like you have to drive it for a certian number of blocks before it do's i've let the car warm up but it still has to drive that distance any idea why! |
| 142000 mi US $4000 |
After having 3 shops (including dealer) fail to diagnose the problem, my transmission failed. This vehicle has been my worst experience with Toyota - including service and reliability. |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 29760 mi C $2500 |
transmission internal bearing failed. Transmission replaced under warranty. New clutch paid for. |
| 32860 mi C $250 |
Clutch release bearing replaced under warranty. |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 104000 mi US $380 |
Solenoid went bad |
| 165000 mi US $934 |
The front axles were starting to disintegrate. Both were replaced. |
| 157000 mi US $500 |
Pending failure of half shaft; replaced. |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 96000 mi US $3100 |
Transmission bearings replaced New clutch |
| 107560 mi C $3000 |
Replacement of all transmission bearings. |
| 99000 mi US $3200 |
Manual transmission failed. Needed to be replaced completely. |
| 128960 mi C $2900 |
Manual transmission replaced with a used, but improved, version from a 2007 Corolla. Main bearing was failing. Toyota has since modified the transmission. |
| 139000 mi US $2300 |
Transmission bearing broke inside the housing, necessitating a transmission rebuild. New clutch installed as well. |
| 212000 mi US $1000 |
Clutch replacement - clutch was worn out and slipping (last replacement was 12 years ago) |
| 60760 mi C $650 |
contershaft bearings started making noise |
| 105400 mi C $1000 |
transmission bearing failing, hearing noise from the transmission. bearing replaced. |
| 38547 mi | Car had developed a rumble from engine compartment while accelerating. Five bearings in the manual transmission where replaced for free under warranty. |
| 139000 mi US $1500 |
Bearings in the transmission failed. This is the exact same failure that happened at ~38,000 miles. Toyota covered the first repair, they were of no help this time round. Very unimpressed. |
| 146000 mi US $2950 |
Internal gears in transmission were damaged, so that it was much harder to shift, and there were metal shavings in the transmission fluid. Also, the clutch plate had to replaced again, only 7 months after having been replaced (at 140,000) |
| 265000 mi US $750 |
Clutch badly warn (would frequently slip and burning smell malice replaced. |
2003 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 115940 mi C $800 |
problems of the month, driver side cv boot tear (4th time) lead to a 4th drive shaft install, |
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